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Google has long been rumored to release an updated version of its popular Nexus 7 tablet at this year’s I/O, however, specific spec details for this re-hashed tablet have mostly been scarce. Last night, details may have emerged thanks to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to Kuo, the new Nexus 7 will indeed arrive at I/O next week along with a set of impressive specs, while retaining its ultra-affordable price tag.

The new Nexus 7 will once again be made by Asus (no surprise there), run Android 4.3, a Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor (APQ8064), sport a 7″ LTPS high-res display (1920×1200), with a 5MP rear camera, HD front camera, NFC, WiFi, 4,000mAh battery, and wireless charging.

The differences from this rumored version to the current are the major bump in screen resolution (old version is 1280×800), move from NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 Pro, rear camera (since the original N7 didn’t have a rear camera), slightly smaller battery, and wireless charging built in.

We’re also expecting the side bezel to shrink, so that the device can keep a similar shape and design while offering more screen real estate.

This new Nexus 7 should stick close to the current $199 price for the base model.

Does this sound like the new Nexus 7 you were all waiting for? The processor may seem somewhat ancient for mobile times, having been included in devices like the Nexus 4 last year, but the S4 Pro is no slouch and there should be plenty of power.

the s4 pro doesnt make sense because it is an old processor. they are trying to compete with the ipad mini 2 (which is apparently gonna have killer specs) coming out so they are probably gonna put a snapdragon 600 or 800. hopefully an 800.

TylerChappell

I would say that these specs are pretty much spot on for what I would expect it to have. The Snapdragon 600 was probably just barely too new to make it into the revised Nexus 7, but the S4 Pro would undoubtedly be a solid performer for the sub $300 price range.

The battery’s capacity is 300mAH less than the N7 and yet it’s supposed to power a 1200P display? How’s that gonna work?

roy

a much better and power efficient processor. if they put a snapdragon 800 the battery will last a very long time

BRIAN MUENTER

I don’t own a nexus tablet, but I have used a lot of android phones and own an android phone… hopefully they incorporate more, yes even more, project butter.. maybe call it project glide or something. I’m really tired of the lag/stuttering from these phones. Every android phone has it and I have yet to see it go away. HTC did a decent job with the One, but maybe/hopefully they can improve on that some more!

beavis

I need more GB for my bungholio!!
Where is my GBs!?

JMonkeYJ

“We’re also expecting the side bezel to shrink, so that the device can keep a similar shape and design while offering more screen real estate”

if the screen is still 7″, how does shrinking the bezel allow for more screen real estate?

Not needed, but would be a bonus:
1. Slimmer bezel, larger screen in the same form factor
2. Rear camera
3. Better accessories (give us a high end case from Asus)
4. Front facing speakers (the difference this makes while using the Nexus 10 and HTC One needs to be experienced to understand how great this is)

Shaggy723

If these specs are true, and it performs as well as the current N7, how could anyone complain. I have a N7 and love it. If this comes out, consider me in. I just hope that my official dock, which is awesome despite it’s limited functionality, works with the new model.

since we all know there will be no microsd support hopefully it comes with a 64gb model

Jeffrey Gouse

While it’s nice to see a higher screen resolution, I’m concerned about the smaller battery, Unless the S4 Pro and Android 4.3 combined have some really incredible power management capabilities, then the biggest weakness (IMO) of the current N7 just took a big hit. Drop the rear camera and put the money toward a larger battery.

Considering the N7 will undoubtedly get 4.3 within weeks of I/O, I don’t see anything here to convince me to upgrade from the 1st generation N7.

Yeah. I can dig that. The specs are great. That CPU is fantastic, and the screen should be amazing. I’m hoping they release the 16/32 right off the bat, and they also have worked out any faults/bugs the device itself has before they actually start selling it.

nobody72

Would be nice if it had an sd slot; i know this is a nexus device but still….
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Also a little concern the battery life is short.

DoctorJB

Use a small OTG flash drive, it’s sorta like your nexus has a mild deformity (extra finger, vestigial tail) dangling off the side.

daysofdre

I know the S4 has no problems pushing 720p, I’m hoping thats the case for 1080 and Google’s not overreaching here… also higher resolution + smaller battery… I’ll wait for the reviews.

JoshGroff

The DNA rocks 1080 just fine.

ERIC REED

Josh I’ve been thinking of getting a DNA, but I’m worried about the battery life. I’m not near a charger all day where I can just plug it in. Is this something that should keep me from getting this phone? I honestly need 10-12 hours of moderate(sometimes heavy) use to get me through.

JoshGroff

Honestly, it has better battery life than both the rezound and gnex (with stock extended battery,) so I’ve never had a problem with it, and the screen is fantastic. That being said, the maxx hd and note 2 practically double its battery life, and the S4 at least ties it in every advantage it holds over either of those two.

n11

Either way I’m sure you’ll wait for the reviews, as the we don’t know if the rumor is true or not. Maybe a bigger battery will enter!

Liquidretro

Let’s hope they fix the memory controller to improve the speed and massive slow downs the OG-N7 gets when it has less than 3gb free space.

brkshr

That should be non-existent. Completely different hardware here & I must say that I’m excited because my N4, with the same processor as the new N7, runs flawlessly.

LUUKKEE

Kellen, any idea if the new one will have the pogo pins? Or did I waste money on another accessory that came out 7 months late?

XvierX

I was wondering the same thing… I gave my Nexus 7 to a friend but kept the dock hoping I could use it with this updated version of the device. Here’s hoping.

MHL yes. OTG no. I forget the specifics as to why Google quit implementing OTG, but most likely someone will fix it like they did for the OGN7 & N4. Just a guess…

EvanTheGamer

Damn. Probably should have waited. I forked over $250 for my 16 GB WIFI Nexus 7! But that is the life of an early adopter. Arrg!

JoshGroff

My screen broke months ago for who knows what reason, I guess that means I have an excuse to upgrade.

EvanTheGamer

Aye! That’s a good enough reason/excuse, absolutely.

violator702

You got a Transformers movie and a Google Play credit though right?

EC8CH

That Transformer movie is no daisy.

EvanTheGamer

Agreed!

EvanTheGamer

That’s very true. The Transformers movie I could definitely live without, but that $25 bonus Google Play Store credit was definitely cool(still have a bit of it, too, haha).

Also, you know what, no matter about being an early adopter of the Nexus 7. I’ve really enjoyed using the damn thing over the last several months, so whatever about this new version of the N7. I might get another N7 after I get my S4. But that won’t be for awhile(getting a new N7).

JMonkeYJ

me too, but i don’t regret my purchase at all 🙂 the N7 has been wonderful (well, once i got my 3rd one that didn’t have any manufacturing flaws).

S4 Pro is likely more power efficient than the Tegra 3 chipset of the original Nexus 7. I know my DNA does fine with its supposedly meager battery capacity. It’s on the same SOC.

Asmodai

The S4 Pro also has the Adreno 320 GPU which supports OpenGL 3.0 and OpenCL 1.2 whose support in Android I suspect will be added in the 4.3 release. Even the Tegra 4 doesn’t support these.

Bionic

I know that. But it’s an unwritten law that you don’t go smaller on battery.

cashclay

No HDMI out / MHL support leaves me rather irritated.

Jason Scofi

give me miracast!!!

brkshr

This will go quite nicely with my Nexus 4. I’m in.

Damian

So will Google send the Nexus 7 I have an update to automatically upgrade itself to these new specs??

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